Full day tour of Old Delhi with Guide and Lunch

Full day tour of Old Delhi with Guide and Lunch

The Old Delhi tour takes us back to the 17th century to the Mughal Era. We will visit Jama Masjid India’s most magnificent mosque, the majestic Red Fort, the charming old bazaars of Chandn Chowk, Asia’s largest spice market at Khari Baoli , Dariba Khan the famous Gems & Jewelry bazaar, Kinari Bazaar the wedding shopping destination and Sis Ganj Gurudwara, revered by the Sikh community.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Jama Masjid, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India

We will see one of the largest mosques in the world. It was built by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, the builder of Taj Mahal. After the construction of the monument in 1656, it remained the royal mosque of the emperors until the end of the Mughal period.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Red Fort, Netaji Subhash Marg, New Delhi 110002 India

This 17th century Fort of the Mughal Kings reflects the zenith of creativity prevalent in architecture during the Mughal Era. The Red Fort is a fusion of Indian, Persian and European Art. It is also famous for being the venue of Pandit Jawaharlal Nehru’s “Freedom at Mid Night” speech on 15th Aug 1947 after India’s Independence.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Chandni Chowk, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, National Capital Territory of Delhi

Chandni Chowk is a great place for the feel of the medieval bazaars of India! It was built by the Mughal emperor Shah Jahan as part of his new capital Shahjahanabad. . It was initially shaped as a square at the centre of which was a pool that shimmered in the moonlight which is what the market is named after. The shops around the bazaar were arranged in a half moon pattern around the square. Legend has it that Shah Jahan had Chandni Chowk built so that his daughter Jahan Ara could buy whatever she wanted!

Today it is the largest wholesale market in Asia. This market is also famous for affordable fashion covering daily-wear sarees to bridal sarees, suits and lehengas.

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Khari Baoli, India

Khari Baoli used to be a salt water step well in the 17th century. Today it is Asia’s largest spice market. It is a great place to shop for chili, nuts, unrefined spices, grains, unrefined pink salt, black salt, pulses, rice, herbs, and dry fruits

Duration: 1 hour

Stop At: Gurudwara Sis Ganj Sahib, Chandni Chowk Near Red Fort, New Delhi India

Sis Ganj is the place of martyrdom of Guru Teg Bahadur, the ninth Sikh guru and hence is a place of great reverence for the Sikh community. It is one of the most popular Gurudwaras in Delhi. The main sanctum is located at the centre of the monument and its very pleasing to hear the kirtans and bhajans . The kitchen prepares food for hundreds of people everyday for devotees irrespective of their religion.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Bagh Deewar, Kinari Bazaar, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India

Kinari Bazaar is a popular destination for wedding shopping. The bazaar has a fantastic collection of Fabric and silver ware. Kinari bazaar is also famous for unique laces, borders and bead work.

Duration: 45 minutes

Stop At: Clock Market, Dariba Kalan, Chandni Chowk, New Delhi, Delhi 110006, India

Set up by Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, Dariba Khan in Persian means ‘big unparalleled pearl. It is a great market for gems and jewelry. Today it is famous for its bridal collection and antique jewelry.

Duration: 45 minutes